Picture of Dip the Leaves (aka the Fun Part!)
Once the wax is all melted and smooth, it’s go-time! Carefully dip each leaf in the wax, making sure to cover both sides. Don’t just dunk them like you’re at a fondue party—go slow, or you’ll get weird blobs of wax in random spots. Lift the leaf out, let the excess drip off, and then lay it flat on the parchment paper. This part’s oddly satisfying; watching the leaf get coated makes it look like a little art piece. And heads up—the leaves will look almost “alive” again, like you just picked them off the tree.
